Trumpeter 05618 USS Intrepid CV-11 1/350 – Plastic aircraft carrier model kit

Trumpeter 05618 USS Intrepid CV-11 in 1/350 scale is an advanced plastic model kit depicting one of the most famous American Essex-class aircraft carriers. This model is designed for experienced modelers seeking maximum precision, detail, and authenticity. The set includes over 780 parts, 31 sprues, and a rich package of photo-etched parts, allowing you to reproduce every detail of this impressive ship.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II, Cold War
• Material: Plastic, photo-etched parts
• Category: Plastic ship model kit

USS Intrepid (CV-11) is one of the Essex-class aircraft carriers that entered service with the US Navy in November 1943. The ship actively participated in operations in the Pacific during World War II, supporting the landing at Saipan, the Philippines campaign, and the battles around Okinawa. After the war, it also served as an auxiliary ship, auxiliary carrier, and training unit during the Cold War. For over three decades, USS Intrepid symbolized the power of the American fleet, taking part, among others, in astronaut rescue operations during the Mercury and Gemini programs.

The Trumpeter 05618 model faithfully reproduces the silhouette and details of the USS Intrepid, including the extensive flight deck, elevators, detailed hangar, and a rich set of carrier aircraft – in the kit you will find the A-1 Skyraider, A-4 Skyhawk, F-8 Crusader, and UH-2 Sea Sprite helicopters. Special recognition should go to the photo-etched parts, which enable realistic railing, antennas, and other delicate deck fittings. Despite the lack of metal or resin parts in the set, the high level of detail will meet the expectations of even the most demanding modelers.

We do not recommend this model to beginners due to its very high level of complexity – we rate the difficulty as 5/5. The kit does not include glue or paints. Trumpeter USS Intrepid CV-11 is an excellent choice for naval history enthusiasts, military model collectors, and model ship hobbyists seeking a challenge.